Milan-Benfica: Kaminski leads the celebration, Gonçalo Ramos consoled
At twilight on a debut night, Benfica supporters stormed the San Siro after the 2-0 victory over Milan, which opened the Europa League. The stadium reverberated with chants and red flags, while the team thanked the support.
Celebration led by Jakub Kaminski
Celebrations were spearheaded by Jakub Kaminski, who on his debut scored for the eagles. Kaminski led the front of the celebrations, energising the fans with vigorous gestures.
Gonçalo Ramos was comforted by his teammates, receiving words of encouragement. Meanwhile, coach Marco Silva and manager Ruben Amorim greeted each other, sealing the unity between the two coaching staffs.
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First historic victory at the San Siro
The madness intensified after the final whistle, when the first victory of the eagles at the San Siro was confirmed. The Benfica fans sang on loop “Benfica, Benfica, give me the 39”, creating an atmosphere of euphoria.
Marco Silva received thunderous applause as he greeted several members of Milan's coaching staff and moved into the players' area returning to the locker room. The crowd's recognition of the coach's work was evident.
This triumph is an important milestone for Benfica in the Europa League, reinforcing the team's confidence and the passion of the red‑clad supporters. The celebration shows that the team is ready for the upcoming European challenges.